More Than an Anime Convention
Kawaii Kon brings fans, creators and businesses together in a vibrant celebration of pop culture that’s been a launchpad for local creative entrepreneurs.
Author: Lili Hurd
How Regional and Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Elevate Businesses in Hawai‘i
While the statewide Chamber of Commerce Hawaii serves more than 2,000 members, dozens of smaller chambers across the islands offer specialized support for specific regions, communities, and industries.
Her Mission Is to Uplift Hawai‘i’s Black Community
Amy Benson founded Afro Aloha as a multifaceted cultural hub for Black people in Hawaiʻi – sharing their stories and helping them connect. "Blackness is expansive, especially here in Hawaiʻi," she says. "A lot of people are bicultural and they're…
Horses Do the Healing
By offering specialized riding programs for individuals with physical, developmental and learning challenges, Therapeutic Horsemanship of Hawaii helps riders build strength, improve coordination and feel empowered.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i Helps People in Need, Regardless of Faith
The nonprofit helped more than 11,000 families with housing assistance and supported over 5,500 kūpuna last year, guided by core values of dignity, compassion, and social justice.
126 Years of Serving Hawai‘i’s Families
The mission of Child & Family Service is to offer a wide range of family services and to support everyone from keiki to kūpuna
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Aloha Stadium's $4 Billion Gamble
Demolition has officially begun at the old Aloha Stadium, kicking off the state's most ambitious public-private project ever. But with tariff threats, transparency concerns, and a 20-year timeline, the real question isn't whether it will get built, it's who pays if it doesn't go according to plan.
The Trash on Hawai‘i's Beaches Tells a Global Story
Tons of plastic trash wash up on Hawaiʻi beaches every day. Forensic scientists using chemical analysis and other means to trace the sources say 80% is abandoned fishing gear from global fleets in the Pacific. Here's what comes next.
